TRACKING TEST LIMITED TO 5 DOGS ACCOMMODATIONS Days Inn ($20 pet fee per dog), Greenfield…………….…………(413) 774-5578 Windmill Motel, Bernardston ……………………………………. (413) 648-9152 (Older motel, but clean and very reasonable. No pet fee. Breakfast available.) ENTRIES CLOSE at 148 Wildflower Drive Amherst, MA Wednesday, October 8, 2014, after which time entries cannot be accepted, cancelled, altered, or substituted except as specified herein. (SEE NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS UNDER WITHDRAWALS) ___________________________________________________ PREMIUM LIST DIRECTIONS TO THE SITE From the North: Take Route 91 South to Exit 28 (first exit in Mass.) . Turn right onto Route 10 and then left onto Routes 5 and 10. After 1 mile (just after Kringle Candle) take a right angle right turn onto West Mountain Road. Go 1/2 mile and bear left onto Eden Trail. 43 is 0.2 miles up the hill on the right side of the road. Event Number: 2014390010 FIELD SPANIEL SOCIETY OF AMERICA, INC. (Member of the American Kennel Club) From the South: Take Route 91 North to Exit 27 (Route 2). Take the immediate right exit onto Routes 5 and 10. Turn left and go north 3.6 miles. Just over the railroad bridge and before Kringle Candle make a right angle left turn onto West Mountain Road. Go 1/2 mile and bear left onto Eden Trail. 43 is 0.2 miles up the hill on the right side of the road. From the West: Take Route 2 East to Route 91. Take Route 91 North and follow directions for “from the South” above. From the East: Take Route 2 West to Route 91. Exit onto Routes 5 and 10. Turn right onto 5 and 10 and follow directions for “from the South” above. TROPHIES TRACKING DOG TEST Open to all Breeds and dogs listed in the Canine Partners Program – Field Spaniels will have priority The Field Spaniel Society of America, Inc. offers a Qualifying Rosette to each passing entrant. Unbenched The Field Spaniel Society of America, Inc. offers a Yankee Candle Jar Candle with the National Specialty Logo on it to all passing entrants. Drawing for TD tracks will begin promptly at 8:45 a.m. at 43 Eden Trail, Bernardston, MA. Sunday, October 19, 2014 43 Eden Trail Bernardston, MA 01337 Test Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ________________________________________________________ AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB CERTIFICATION Permission has been granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of this event under American Kennel Club rules and regulations. James S. Crowley, Secretary OFFICERS OF THE FIELD SPANIEL SOCIETY OF AMERICA, INC. President …………………………………………….…………………Carole Williams Vice President …………………………………………………………James Constance Treasurer ………………………………………………………………Lori Carver Recording Secretary …………………………………………….……Maxine Reed Corresponding Secretary ……………………………………...…… Barbara Cox 404 Santa Anna Ave, Coleman, TX 76834 AKC Delegate Katherine Sullivan JUDGES Tracking Test Dorie Viguers……………………………….......43 Eden Trail, Bernardston, MA 01337 Michael Roehrs………………….……..20737 N Dixie Hwy, Bowling Green, OH 43402 ___________________________________________________________________ ENTRY FEE: $65 – Tracking Test BOARD OF DIRECTORS Kay Klein Judy Pollard Nichole Dooley CLOSING DATE AND TIME: 12 noon, October 8, 2014, after which time entries cannot be accepted, canceled, altered, or substituted except as specified herein. A written AKC CERTIFICATION must accompany the entry for any dog that has not previously passed an AKC Tracking Test. TRACKING TEST COMMITTEE Chairperson …………………………………………………………...Lori Carver 18 Plainfield Rd, Cummington, MA 01026 (413) 634-5684 [email protected] Test Secretary ……………..………………………………………….Emily McDermott 148 Wildflower Drive, Amherst, MA 01002 (413) 256-1031 [email protected] Committee Members: Julie Jernstrom Doug McCrae Eric Jernstrom Sally Stebbins Sue Meachem Charles Battista CHIEF TRACKLAYER Tom DeJohn DRAWING FOR ENTRIES will be held on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at the home of the Test Secretary. A lottery will be used to draw for entries according to the AKC rules for Tracking Section 17b Specialty Club Option. Draw one – Field Spaniels without a title, Draw two – Field Spaniels with a title, Draw three - Other breeds without a title, Draw four – Other breeds with a title. WITHDRAWALS AND ENTRY FEE REFUNDS – If an entrant withdraws between the closing date and the Test date, and is replaced by an alternate, the entry fee will be refunded. Withdrawals must be made in writing to the Test Secretary. Entrants and alternates who do not run in the Test, but are replaced by an alternate who runs in the Test, shall have their full entry fee returned. Entry fees will not be refunded if a dog is absent, disqualified, excused by a Judge, or barred from competition by action of the Test Committee. BITCHES IN SEASON will be allowed to participate after all other dogs and bitches have been tested. They will be allowed on the tracking field only immediately prior to the running of their track. DOGS LISTED IN THE CANINE PARTNERS program, which includes All American Dogs/Mixed Breeds may enter this test. VETERINARIAN On Call with 24 Hour Service Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital 141 Greenfield Rd. So. Deerfield, MA 01373 (413) 665-4911 AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club Web site, www.akc.org AGREEMENT I (we) acknowledge that the "Rules Applying to Dog Shows" and the "Rules Applying to Registration and Discipline" and, if this entry is for an Obedience Trial the "Obedience Regulations" have been made available to me (us), and that I am (we are) familiar with their contents. I (we) agree that the club holding this show or Obedience Trial has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the club shall deem to be sufficient. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry and of the holding of the show or Obedience Trial and of the opportunity to have the dog judged and to win prize money, ribbons, or trophies, I (we) agree to hold this club, its members, directors, governors, officers, agents, superintendents or show secretary and the owner or lessor of the premises and any employees of the aforementioned parties harmless from any claim for loss or injury which may be alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly to any person or thing by the act of this dog while in or upon the show or obedience trial premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I (we) personally assume all responsibility and liability for any such claim; and I (we) further agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless from any claim for loss of dog by disappearance theft, death, or otherwise, and from any claim for damage or injury to the dog, whether such loss, disappearance, theft, damage or injury, be caused or alleged to be caused by the negligence of the club or any of the parties aforementioned, or by the negligence of any other person, or any other cause or causes. I (we) hereby assume all responsibility for and agree to indemnify and save the aforementioned parties harmless from any and all loss and expense (including legal fees) by reason of the liability imposed by law upon any of the aforementioned parties for damage because of bodily injuries, including death at any time resulting there from, sustained by any person or persons, including myself (ourselves) or on account of damage to property, arising out of or in consequence of my (our) participation in this show or obedience trial, howsoever such injuries, death or damage to property may be caused, and whether or not the same may have been caused or may be alleged to have been caused by negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of their employees or agents, or any other persons. I (We) agree that any cause of action, controversy or claim arising out of or related to the entry, exhibition or attendance at the event between the AKC and the event-giving club (unless otherwise stated in its premium list) and myself (ourselves) or as to the construction, interpretation and effect of this agreement shall be settled by arbitration pursuant to the applicable rules of the American Arbitration Association. However, prior to arbitration all applicable AKC bylaws, rules, regulations & procedures must first be followed as set forth in the AKC Charter & Bylaws, Rules, Regulations, Published Policies & Guidelines. OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ENTRY FORM Field Spaniel Society of America, Inc. Tracking Test Sunday, October 19, 2014 43 Eden Trail, Bernardston, MA 01337 Entry fee: $65.00 for Tracking Test (includes $.50 AKC Recording Fee & $3.00 AKC Event Service Fee) Make Checks payable to: FSSA National Specialty Entries close at the Secretary's home at 12:00 noon, Wednesday, October 8, 2014, after which time entries cannot be accepted, cancelled, or substituted, except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Dog Show Rules. Mail Entries With Fees To: Emily McDermott, Secretary; 148 Wildflower Drive; Amherst, MA 01002 I enclose $___________ for entry fees. IMPORTANT - Read carefully instructions on reverse side before filling out. Numbers in the boxes indicate sections of the instructions relevant to the information needed in that box. (PLEASE PRINT). INSTRUCTIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. (Variety) if you are entering a dog of a breed in which there are varieties for sow purposes, please designate the particular variety you are entering i.e. Cocker Spaniel (solid color black, ASCOB, particolor). Beagles (not exceeding 13 in. over 13 in. but not exceeding 15 in.). Dachshunds (longhaired, smooth, wirehaired). Bull Terriers (colored, white). Manchester Terriers (standard, toy). Chihuahuas (smooth coat, long coat). English Toy Spaniels (King Charles and Ruby, Bienheim and Prince Charles). Poodles (toy, miniature, standard). Collies (rough, smooth). The following categories of dogs may be entered and shown in Best of Breed competition. Dogs that are Champions of Record and dogs which according to their owner’s records have completed the requirements for a championship, but whose championships are unconfirmed. The showing of unconfirmed Champions in Best of Breed competition is limited to a period of 90 days from the date of the show where the dog completed the requirements for a championship. (Dog Show Class) Consult the classification in this premium list. If the dog show class in which you are entering your dog is divided, then, in addition to designating the class, specify the particular division of the class in which you are entering your dog, i.e., age division, color division, weight division. A dog must be entered in the name of the person who actually owned it at the time entries for a show closed. If a registered dog has been acquired by a new owner, it must be entered in the name of its new owner in any shows for which entries closed after the date of acquirement, regardless of whether the new owner has received the registration certificate indicating that the dog is recorded in his name. State on entry form whether transfer application has been mailed to AKC. (For complete rule refer to Chapter 11, Section 3). JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP. If this entry is for Jr. Showmanship, please give the following information AKC JR HANDLER #________________________________JR.'S DATE OF BIRTH_______________ ADDRESS ____________________________________________________________________________ CITY _______________________ STATE _____________________ ZIP + 4 ____________________ If Jr. Handler is not the owner of the dog identified on the face of this form, what is the relationship of the Jr. Handler to the owner? _____________________________________________________________ "By signing the entry form, we certify that the Junior Showman does not now, and will not at any time, act as an agent/handler for pay while continuing to compete in Junior Showmanship" e-mail address_________________________________________________